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Defender Matty Pearson exends contract with Accrington

Accrington defender Matty Pearson has extended his contract at the Sky Bet League 2 club.

The former Blackburn and Halifax man has been a first-team regular since joining Stanley in the summer.

And the 22-year-old is delighted to stay at the Wham Stadium until the summer of 2018.

"It's great to have my future sorted," said Pearson on the club's official website. "This club suits me as I live reasonably close by, we've been playing well and it felt right here from the moment I joined."

Stanley boss John Coleman said Pearson is a positive influence in the dressing room.